The 7 Horseback Riding in Cancun That Earn Their Price

1.Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,780 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Ride a rescued horse through the Yucatán jungle with guides such as Paula, Lily, or Fabian, then cool off in a cenote. Rancho Bonanza supplies helmets, towels, lockers, water, snacks, and transport from Cancun or Playa del Carmen. No riding experience is required, though basic experience helps.

“Wow. Everything from the transport to the welcome to the riding and cenote was over the top good. Yes you ride the horses and it is lovely winding through the jungle but there is so much more. You learn about the trees, hear stories, meet animals and try the honey they make on site. The cenote is beautiful and private and so beautiful and you are well looked after with drinks and a snack. A lovely experience.”

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2.Horseback Riding plus ATV, Cenote, Ziplines, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 822 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about five hours in the Ruta de los Cenotes on a beginner-friendly mix of ATV riding, horseback riding, four jungle ziplines, and a freshwater cenote swim. Guides such as Luis, Raul, Alex, and Sergio are praised for patient help. Hotel transfers and chicken fajitas are included, but lockers, drinks, and photos cost extra.

“Very fun experience! Very much enjoyed being able to ride horses and ATVs and zipline and do cenote swim all in one day! Our guides were knowledgeable and helpful. My only complaints are: 1) the whole thing felt kind of rushed. They were constantly herding us from one activity to the next. It would be nice to not feel rushed. The zipline was only four zips, I wish there were more. 2) the tour package says it includes a “lunch”. This is extremely misleading. You get two tiny tacos included and that is all. I have a small appetite and even I was left hungry. Drinks are extra. Even non…”

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3.ATV Ziplines, Cenote, Lunch, Horseback Riding and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $70

Spend about five hours at Mayan Jungle Rush near Puerto Morelos, combining four ziplines, hanging bridges, a 30-minute ATV ride, horseback riding, and a freshwater cenote. Guides such as Flako, H, Chris, and David Flash have earned praise for clear instructions and humor, but plan for add-on costs and a tightly timed schedule.

“Excellent, fun and adventurous. I love the tiur guide and their professional skills. Very informative about the excursions.”

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4.Tequila Tasting, Horseback Riding,ATV, Ziplines Cenote and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours in Puerto Morelos' Mayan jungle on a busy activity circuit: beginner-friendly ziplines, ATVs, a short horseback ride, cenote swimming, lunch, and tequila tasting. Guides such as Raul, Arturo, Flash, and Jonathan are praised for friendly service, but expect group pacing, extra fees, and paid activity photos.

“What a day!! They provided transportation from the hotel for a fee. From there we went to the Zip Lines first, and we truly enjoyed that as it was both our first time. The lines weren’t so high or long so it is great for beginners. Then to the ATV trek that was amazing fun. We ride in a group of about 15 ATVs for roughly a mile and then back. From there we got on horseback for another roughly mile long trek through the jungle. Only 4 people went in this part of the tour. After that we took a dip in the local Cenote. A beautiful cavern with…”

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5.ATV Circuit in Cancun, Horseback Riding, Zip Lines, Cenote, lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 148 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $44Best value

Spend about four hours in Puerto Morelos on a shared jungle adventure with ATVs, horseback riding, six or more zip lines, a suspension bridge, spider web, and a cenote with zip lines and jumping platforms. Guides such as Willie have helped nervous beginners feel at ease.

“This is not atving in the mountains or jungle. This is a short windy dirt road. Also, not nice that they require you to leave your phone behind and charge you for the locker. Also, not nice that they charge you $25 extra for the cenote swimming pool. The advertising for this place made it look epic. It wasn't horrible but you can probably find better tours.”

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6.ATV Combo Horseback Riding, ATV, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 113 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about five hours in the Riviera Maya jungle riding a gentle horse, racing along ATV trails, crossing ziplines, swimming in a cenote, and eating a Mayan-style meal. Guides such as Henry, George, Mateo, and Andres have earned praise for keeping the day lively and safe.

“Very great experience…. Tour guide was funny and very interesting… overall great experience and would definitely recommend it”

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7.Horseback Ride, Zipline, and ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 82 reviews · 5 hours · from $129

Spend about five hours combining a gentle horseback ride at El Rey Polo Club with a jungle ATV route, five ziplines, three bridges, and a cenote swim. Guides such as Alex, Raul, Ebo, and Pablo are praised for keeping beginners comfortable and the group moving.

“Great adventures and tequila tasting at the end of the day. The lunch was nothing special but the tour on a whole was definitely worth it”

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